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Strong, Ad to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: instructions for leasing farms

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03658 Author/Creator: Strong, Ad Place Written: Salisbury, [Conn.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/04/14 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.8 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Strong states that he did not receive any instructions regarding what to do with Robert, Jr,'s farms around Salisbury, and is now in a great hurry to do what he judges best. He discusses his decision to lease certain farms and the repairs that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

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